Tag: Premier League

Slot praises Salah impact on Anfield return before AFCON departure

Mohamed Salah
December 2025

Mohamed Salah returned from his self inflicted exile to play 70 minutes off the bench against Brighton, setting up Hugo Ekitike’s second goal as Liverpool won 2-0 and climbed to sixth in the table before losing him to Africa Cup of Nations duty. Slot named him on the bench after their public rift, then turned to him when Joe Gomez went off injured, later describing Salah as a constant threat and insisting private talks will stay in house while accepting he now departs with other attackers still missing.

United hit record £1.29bn debt despite cost cutting and Garnacho Antony sales

Manchester United
December 2025

Manchester United’s total debt has climbed to a record £1.29 billion, driven by fresh borrowing and large outstanding transfer liabilities, although recent sales of Antony and Garnacho plus aggressive cost reductions have produced a rare operating profit and slightly softened the financial blow. Operating debt stands at about £749m after another £105m drawdown, with further non current and current liabilities taking the total higher year on year. Ratcliffe’s restructuring has cut jobs, wages and overall expenses, delivering a £13m operating profit, but heavy interest charges still dragged the club to an £8.4m pre tax loss.

Injured Gabriel caught in heated small sided bust up in south London

Gabriel Magalhaes
December 2025

While sidelined with a thigh injury, Arsenal defender Gabriel was filmed sprinting onto a south London pitch to confront a player after a horror tackle in a six a side friendly between Botafogo fans, triggering a tense verbal bust up that halted the match. Invited to watch from the sidelines, Gabriel reacted when one player was left on the ground in agony, charging across the astro and shouting in Portuguese without physical contact. Witnesses said his reaction looked intense but showed his competitive edge, and the game ended as both teams walked off.

United urged to prioritise Tyler Adams over Wharton and Anderson in midfield hunt

Tyler Adams
December 2025

Pundits and reports are pushing Manchester United to make Tyler Adams their primary midfield target, arguing he is a better immediate fit than Adam Wharton or Elliot Anderson as Amorim searches for a reliable defensive anchor to reshape his engine room. With Brighton blocking January talks for Carlos Baleba and complications around Wharton’s new Palace contract and Anderson’s availability, Adams’ Premier League output at Bournemouth, built on interceptions and tackles in a Makelele style role, is seen as the cleanest tactical and financial solution.

Schwarzer backs Lammens as long term fix for Man Utd goalkeeper chaos

Senne Lammens
December 2025

Mark Schwarzer says Senne Lammens has finally solved Manchester United’s post De Gea problem, praising the Belgian’s calm, old school goalkeeping and consistency after a turbulent period featuring failed spells for Andre Onana, Altay Bayindir and other short term options. Lammens, signed from Royal Antwerp, impressed quickly by dominating his box, catching crosses and avoiding major errors, which Schwarzer says has restored defensive confidence. He argues United had overcomplicated the role and that Lammens’ simple, reliable style makes him an ideal long term number one.

Sesko hit by food poisoning as Man Utd wait on delayed return

Benjamin Sesko
December 2025

Benjamin Sesko’s comeback from a knee injury has been pushed back after a bout of food poisoning, extending his absence just as Manchester United prepare to lose Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo to AFCON and leaving Amorim short of forwards for a crucial winter stretch. Signed for £74m from RB Leipzig, Sesko has been sidelined since a Tottenham clash on November 8. His agent says rehab is on track and the striker is impatient to return, but medical staff and Amorim will decide timing while relying on Joshua Zirkzee and Matheus Cunha to cover.

Crystal Palace eye Bayern’s Sacha Boey as Munoz cover in January

Sacha Boey
December 2025

Crystal Palace are exploring a January deal for Bayern right back Sacha Boey, valued at around £13m, as they seek reinforcement at wing back during a congested winter schedule and cope with Daniel Munoz’s knee injury in the middle of a top four and European push. Boey has struggled to lock down a role at Bayern since his £30m move in 2024, making him attainable at a reduced fee. Palace must juggle nine games in 27 days across Premier League, Confere

Salah set for Liverpool return after peace talks with Slot

Mohamed Salah
December 2025

Salah is expected to rejoin Liverpool’s matchday squad against Brighton after clear the air talks with Arne Slot, ending a brief exile triggered by his “thrown under the bus” remarks and giving him one last chance to play before departing for AFCON duty. After being benched three straight league games and omitted from the Inter trip, Salah held discussions involving Slot and club representatives. Slot confirmed talks would shape selection, wants him to stay, and now looks ready to reintegrate the forward amid poor recent results and fan unrest.

Slot sets December 12 talks with Salah but ducks reintegration questions

Arne Slot
December 2025

In a tense pre-Brighton press conference, Arne Slot repeatedly refused to elaborate on Mohamed Salah’s future, confirming only that he will sit down with the unsettled forward on December 12 after the Egyptian accused Liverpool of “throwing him under the bus”. Slot laughed off repeated attempts to pin him down on what Salah must do to be reintegrated, insisting his focus is Brighton and leaving selection hints vague, as the club’s decision to omit Salah from the Inter trip continues to fuel division and exit talk.

Arteta orders Christmas Day training as Saliba injury concerns persist

Mikel Arteta
December 2025

Arteta has instructed his Arsenal squad to report for training on Christmas morning despite no Boxing Day fixture, insisting preparations cannot pause between a Carabao Cup quarter-final with Crystal Palace and a key Premier League clash with Brighton at the Emirates. Players are expected to have Christmas Eve off before returning to a squad under scrutiny for injuries, with Arteta denying his methods are to blame as he frames Saliba’s latest setback as compensation from an earlier ankle problem that still threatens his immediate availability.

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